In 2009, the International Transgender Day of Visibility was established to celebrate transgender people and raise awareness of discrimination. Promising Practices for LGBTQIA2S+ Communications
An umbrella term for people whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. It is an adjective (e.g., "a transgender person"), not a noun.
This guide provides a foundational understanding of the transgender community and broader LGBTQ+ culture, covering key terminology, historical milestones, and essential practices for allyship. Core Terminology
LGBTQ+ history is marked by a long struggle for visibility and legal protection.
A series of protests sparked by a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City. This event is widely considered the birth of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
A term for individuals whose gender identity does not fit strictly into the categories of "man" or "woman".
The distress some individuals feel due to a mismatch between their gender identity and assigned sex. Not all trans people experience dysphoria.
Understanding the distinction between gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation is the first step toward cultural literacy.


